Roihuvuori Cherry Park and Japan-inspired garden

You can visit two parks in one go. They are located in the same area, close to each other.

Cherry Park

The city’s largest sea of pink cherry blossoms can be found in Roihuvuori Cherry Park. The first ornamental cherry trees in the park were donated by Japanese people living in Finland and planted on the sunny slope next to the water tower in 2007. Today, the park has well over 200 cherry trees. Most of them are Sargent’s cherries, but there are also other varieties.

The cherry trees bloom in May, prompting visitors to come in droves to the grass fields to admire the blossoms and celebrate the traditional Hanami cherry blossom festival.

Japan-inspired garden

On the other side of the same park is a Japan-inspired garden, almost a hectare in size, which was designed to utilise the site’s natural elements and native vegetation. The park features moss-covered bedrock, pines, rowans and junipers, complemented with other domestic species and Japanese plants suitable for the location.

The Japan-inspired garden also features a variety of structures, including a moon gate, bamboo fences, stone installations and a rocky stream. In spring, ornamental cherries bloom on the hillside of this park as well.
 

Cherry Park is at its busiest in May, when the traditional Hanami cherry blossom festival is held there. In addition to the beautiful blossoms, visitors get to enjoy a variety of music and dance performances. During flowering, the park is a popular photography location. At other times, the grass field of Cherry Park provides plenty of space for picnics, games and play.

The Japan-inspired garden features peaceful areas for spending leisure time. Both parks are also worth a visit in autumn, as the cherry trees are beautiful in their autumn foliage as well.

Playground in the area

Playground Tuhkimo is located between the parks, providing activities for younger visitors.

Playground Tuhkimo, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Dog park in the area

The Porolahdenpuisto dog park is located near Cherry Park at Abraham Wetterin tie 17.

Porolahdenpuisto dog park, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Events in the park

Events held in the City’s parks can be found in the event calendar, where you can search for them.

Event calendar(Link leads to external service)
 

During the Hanami festival, there are food trucks operating in Cherry Park. Other cafés and restaurants are also within walking distance. There are no toilets in the parks.

The access routes through the park are wide sand roads, most of which are lit, particularly on the Cherry Park side. Benches can be found along the routes. There is no winter maintenance in the parks.

Benches on the map (Helsinki Map Service)(Link leads to external service)

Lighting on the map (Helsinki Map Service)(Link leads to external service)
 

The plants of the parks thrive when they are allowed to grow in peace. Please do not cut any branches or trample on any plantings. Furthermore, be sure to collect your rubbish and place it in the bins of the area after your visit.

Read about park rules and park etiquette on the following page: Visit parks responsibly | City of Helsinki.